NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Howick Verfied

Salary Negotiable Howick, Kwazulu-Natal Howick, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 13-11-2017 1:13:29 PM
08-01-2018 1:13:29 PM
RedCat Recruitment is seeking an experienced NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (FOOD / FMCG INDUSTRIES) for a large national concern – position based in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.


REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong computer skills (MS Office, Email / Internet).
Food Technology, Food Science, Consumer Science, Project Management, Dietician, or Chef qualification will be a strong advantage.
Incumbent would need to be passionate about food.
Possible experience would include: project management; product development; research and development; marketing.
Experience in an FMCG environment is advantageous.
Previous experience in a position involving innovation and dealing with retailers’ innovation teams.
Project management of all product launches/renovations from concept to completion, being the point person on the project for coordination between customers, suppliers and internal staff.
Responding to formal (and sometimes informal) briefs from customers.
Idea generation, concept development, desk researching, presentation to customers, briefing of suppliers, preparation of kitchen samples, recipe development, feasibility studies.
Develop new products specific to the requirements of all customers.
Keeping the “Concept Funnel” full.
Presenting findings to management and the customer (gain consumer insights).
Presentation of concept development as well as industry trends to customers and staff.
Business oriented with the ability to complete basic costings and feasibility studies for new product launches.

Salary package offered: - Negotiable